FormPro® HIPS
FormPro® HIPS
General Description
FormPro® High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) Sheet is a versatile single and multi-layer extruded material engineered to provide a balance of enhanced properties for color control, gloss level, appearance and formability.
Mechanical
| Properties | Test Method | Value | UOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falling Dart Impact 72°F | ASTM D5420 | 6.7 | ft-lbs |
| Felxural Strength Yield | ASTM D790 | 7,000 | psi |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D790 | 310,000 | psi |
| Izod Impact 72°F | ASTM D256 | 2.4 | ft-lbs/in |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.04 | na |
| Tensile Strength Yield | ASTM D638 | 2,500 | psi |
Thermal
| Properties | Test Method | Value | UOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | ASTM D696 | 4.5 | x10-5 in/in/°F |
| Heat Deflection Temperature 264 psi | ASTM D648 | 185 | °F |
Performance
| Properties | Test Method | Value | UOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Resistance | n/a | Average | n/a |
| Flexural Modulus (stiffness) | n/a | High | n/a |
| Formability | n/a | Good | n/a |
| Gloss After Forming | n/a | Average | n/a |
| Hardness | n/a | High | n/a |
| Heat Deflection Temperature | n/a | Average | n/a |
| Impact Strength | n/a | High | n/a |
| Low Temperature Impact Strength | n/a | Average | n/a |
| Tensile Strength | n/a | Average | n/a |
| UV Resistance | n/a | Low | n/a |
Product Information
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Line | FormPro® |
| Item Code | FormPro® HIPS |
| Material Description | High Impact Polystyrene |
| Product Description | High Impact Polystyrene |
| Characteristics |
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| Benefits | Versatile single and multi-layer extruded material |
| Applications |
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Polymers
| Polymer Tag | Polymer Name |
|---|---|
| PS | Polystyrene |
Related Documents
| Title | Open |
|---|---|
| TDS—High Impact Polystyrene | Open |
| TDS—High Impact Polystyrene GP A | Open |
| TDS—High Impact Polystyrene Print Grade | Open |
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